Sophie founded Music & Gigs because she saw a gap and decided to fill it. She leads all editorial direction, has interviewed the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Pale Waves, and Tom Grennan, and has a reputation for spotting great artists early. Writer, photographer, designer — Sophie wears a lot of hats, but the thread running through all of it is the same: a lifelong obsession with music and the people who make it.
Features
New Hope Club Are Splitting—But This Isn’t Goodbye
In a heartfelt statement, Blake Richardson, Reece Bibby, and George Smith confirmed they’re pressing pause on the band to focus...
Concert
James Blunt Is Coming to NZ — and Yes, He’s Playing That Song
The UK singer-songwriter is bringing his Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour to Auckland’s Spark Arena on October 21, 2025,...
Festival
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025: Liverpool to Host This Year’s Hottest Festival
Liverpool is ready to steal the spotlight yet again as BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend lands in the city from...
Album Reviews
Daily J Drop New Single ‘Cheap Tequila Sunrise’ and Announce Upcoming Album ‘SCATTERBRAINS’
The track is the fourth single from the album, following fan favourites ‘Tastes Like Forever,’ ‘Sunday Stitches,’ and ‘Happy Slides’,...
Single Reviews
Sam Fender Drops New Single ‘Arm’s Length’ – A Classic Fender Anthem That Hits Hard
Dropping ahead of his highly anticipated album ‘People Watching,’ set for release on 21st February 2025, the track blends everything...
Features
2025 Grammy Award Nominations: Who’s Leading the Pack?
Beyoncé is back at it, leading the nominations with a staggering 11 nods, thanks to her genre-bending country album, Cowboy...
Festival
Homegrown Festival: 2025 Will Be Wellington’s Last Hurrah
It’s the end of an era, Jim Beam Homegrown has officially announced that 2025 will be its final year in...
Single Reviews
Alex Warren Teases Valentine’s Day Love Song with TikTok Antics
It’s a bold and vivid love letter, packed with imagery that reflects the intensity and passion of their relationship. Combined...